2 Aldermen Propose End To Job Quotas

March 04, 1985

Two Southwest Side aldermen say they will introduce a resolution at the next city council meeting seeking elimination of hiring and promoting quotas in Chicago`s police and fire departments. Ald. Michael Sheahan (19th) and Ald. John Madrzyk (13th) said the practice, in effect for 10 years, should be abolished. The aldermen announced their proposal after learning that the city has been asked by the U.S. Justice Department to seek the elimination of hiring quotas designed to increase minority representation.